Mysuru, June 8 -- 458 kgs banned plastic seized; Rs. 15,000 fine imposed

The officials of Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) Zone-6, conducted raids on two godowns at Santhepet, and seized a total of 458 kgs of banned plastic, besides imposing a total fine of Rs. 15,000.

The officials, who began conducting inspections of godowns from 12 noon till 4 pm yesterday, found 280 kgs of silver coated plates made from banned plastic at the godown belonging to Ramdev Bags.

Later, when the MCC officials raided the godown of Balaji Marketing, they found 178 kgs of covers manufactured using the banned plastic, and seized a total of 458 kgs of banned plastic from both the godowns.

MCC Zone 6 Environmental Engineer Mythri, who led the raids told Star of ...